RFID Chip Delivers Detailed Data

Presented as the only commercially available chip of its kind, the IDS-SL13A smart active label chip from IDS Microchip can automatically track, monitor, time-stamp, and record information about any tagged goods in any supply chain or cold chain transport. By tracking unseen changes such as extreme temperatures, the ISO15693-compliant chip monitors shipment quality, saving significant time and expense. A passive/semi-passive tag chip optimized for single-cell battery-powered (1.5V or 3V) smart labels with sensor functionality. The 12-lead QFN-packaged device has an EEPROM and an integrated real-time clock and an internal temperature sensor (0.5°C accuracy) as well as an external analog sensor interface. Access to the smart label chip is protected through a 3-level password authentication.